Curriculum Created by: Smartful OÜ (based on their educational organization principles)
Objective: The goal of the Masterclass on Achieving Excellence is to equip leaders with practical knowledge and skills that allow them to apply the 20/80 principle and the 10X model in their leadership practice. The training focuses on strategic thinking, effective time management, communication skills, and team engagement, helping leaders achieve excellent results in their leadership roles.
Learning Outcomes (or results of the training):
- Participants will have knowledge of managing activities and achieving results (20/80 principle);
- They will become familiar with the 10X model, which encourages thinking big and setting bold, large goals;
- They will acquire various skills and techniques, such as goal-setting, strategic thinking, time management, communication skills, team engagement and motivation, and building resilience.
Participants will gain practical tools and guidelines on how to better focus on important tasks, promote effective communication, create a motivating team environment, and develop self-leadership and self-development skills.
Target Audience: Adult learners who wish to develop in the leadership field, have leadership-related responsibilities, and wish to acquire practical tools and learn best practices to maximize results.
Prerequisites: Participation in the training requires a B1 (independent user) level of proficiency in Estonian.
Study Volume: Two-day training (16 academic hours of face-to-face teaching, including 6 academic hours of practical work), with 2 academic hours of independent work.
Course Content:
Strategic Thinking and Goal Setting
- The importance of strategic thinking in leadership
- Goal-setting
- Setting large goals based on the 10X model
Time Management and Prioritization
- Time management principles and tools based on the 20/80 principle
- Prioritization
- Delegation and resource optimization strategies
Communication Skills and Strengthening Influence
- Effective communication in a leadership role
- Strengthening influence
- Communicating in conflict situations and challenging circumstances
Team Engagement and Motivation
- Principles of teamwork and sharing best practices
- Motivating and strengthening the team
- Engagement strategies and developing listening skills
Leadership Skills and Delegation
- Key elements of leadership
- The leader’s role and responsibility in team development
- Principles of delegation and skillful task sharing
Resilience and Self-Development
- The importance of resilience in leadership
- Stress management strategies and achieving work-life balance
- Self-development methods and developing successful habits
Metrics and Feedback System
- Principles of measuring and tracking results
- Setting metrics and monitoring performance
- Giving feedback and supporting development
Practical Exercises and Case Studies
- Practical exercises and role-playing to simulate leadership situations
- Case studies and group discussions
- Sharing experiences and reflecting on learning outcomes
Summary and Action Plan for the Future
- Review and summary of key learning concepts
- Individual action plans and self-development plans
- Feedback on the training and conclusion
Learning Methods: Lectures, hands-on exercises, group work, self-reflection, discussions, leadership case analysis, and the creation of action plans and development plans.
Learning Environment Description: The training takes place in a learning environment adjusted for group work and collaborative activities, with presentation technology available. We accommodate people with special needs within our competence and capability.
Number of Participants: The maximum number of participants in one group is 15.
Learning Materials:
- Digital materials created by the trainer and digital support materials for implementing personal action plans
- Teaching tools necessary for the training are provided by the trainer
Completion Conditions:
- To qualify for evaluation, participants must attend at least 80% of the face-to-face classes
- Complete evaluation methods
Evaluation Methods:
- Self-reflection
- Personal action plan and self-development plan
Evaluation Criteria:
- Personal development plan and action plan
- Feedback
Documents Issued:
- Certificate (issued if completion conditions are met)
- Proof of participation (issued if completion conditions are not met)
Qualifications Required to Conduct the Training:
- Completed trainer training
- Professional competence and certification for offering leadership development partnerships
- Proficiency in Estonian at a native level or at least C1 level
The curriculum will be tailored to the client’s specific needs.
Also, explore the basics of the study program.